26 Edgewater is a 10-story boutique condominium completed in 2018, developed by Stripey Real Estate Development and 4R Development, designed by Modus Architects with interiors by Epicoutu Design. The building contains 86 units split between 58 one-bedrooms and 28 two-bedrooms, ranging from 560 to 821 square feet. Located one block east of Biscayne Boulevard on NE 26th Street, this is not a waterfront building, but it sits in the heart of Central Edgewater with a 92 Walk Score. The building earned LEED Silver certification for its energy-efficient design. Units feature 9-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass, porcelain wood flooring, Italian-design kitchen cabinetry with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and frameless glass-enclosed showers. The standout amenity is the 5,500 square foot rooftop sundeck with a 50-foot heated pool, rooftop lounge with bar and catering kitchen, and a fitness center overlooking the pool. The ground floor includes 10,000 square feet of retail space. This is a building designed for a budget-conscious buyer or investor who wants a newer product in a great location without paying for waterfront or luxury amenities. It accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do without any muss or fuss.
26 Edgewater attracts a mix of young professionals, first-time buyers, and investors. The price point and unit sizes appeal to people entering the Miami condo market who want something newer without the premium of waterfront or luxury buildings. You will find remote workers, young couples, and single professionals who value the walkable location and proximity to Wynwood and Midtown. A significant portion of the building is investor-owned and rented out, which keeps the community somewhat transient but also means consistent demand.
26 Edgewater sits in Central Edgewater, one block east of Biscayne Boulevard on NE 26th Street. The building is not waterfront but benefits from the neighborhood's walkability and proximity to restaurants, shops, and services along Biscayne. The area is in the middle of a significant development boom with new towers going up on multiple nearby parcels.
Growing commercial corridor with dining, retail, and everyday services. One block west of the building.
Premier bayfront park with tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, dog park, and jogging path.
Art galleries, restaurants, breweries, and the Shops at Midtown Miami.
High-end shopping, galleries, and restaurants.
Full-service grocery store within walking distance on Biscayne Boulevard.
Central Edgewater continues to see new development with luxury towers replacing older buildings and surface lots. The neighborhood is densifying rapidly, which will bring more amenities and services but also years of construction activity. The Baywalk extension will eventually create a continuous waterfront path through the neighborhood, though 26 Edgewater's inland location means this is less directly relevant than for bayfront buildings.
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Service
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Units/Floor
86
Total Units
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The standout feature of 26 Edgewater is the rooftop pool and sundeck. At 5,500 square feet with a 50-foot heated pool, a lounge area with a bar and catering kitchen, and the fitness center overlooking it all, the rooftop is genuinely nice. Being on the actual rooftop of a 10-story building means you get open sky views and a sense of elevation that ground-level pools in larger buildings do not provide. For a boutique building with only 86 units, this is a well-proportioned amenity space that does not feel overcrowded. It is the one area where 26 Edgewater punches above its weight class.
While the rooftop pool is a highlight, the fitness center is the opposite. It exists, and it overlooks the pool, which is a nice touch. But the actual equipment and space are minimal. If you are someone who takes your gym routine seriously, you will need an external gym membership. This is a common trade-off in boutique buildings with 86 units. There simply is not enough HOA revenue to support a large, well-equipped fitness center. Do not expect anything beyond the basics here.
For an entry-level building, the unit finishes at 26 Edgewater are noticeably above average. The interiors by Epicoutu Design include porcelain wood flooring throughout, Italian-design kitchen cabinetry with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, European-inspired bathroom cabinetry, and frameless glass-enclosed showers. The 9-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass make the units feel bright and open despite the relatively compact square footage. You are not getting luxury-tier finishes, but for what you are paying, the quality is solid. The units photograph well and show well, which matters for both living and resale.
26 Edgewater sits one block east of Biscayne Boulevard on NE 26th Street. It is not on the water. There are no bay views from this building. If waterfront access and bay views are important to you, this is not the right building. What you get instead is a lower price point and proximity to Biscayne Boulevard's restaurants, shops, and services. The Walk Score is 92, which is Walker's Paradise territory. You are trading waterfront for walkability and value. For many buyers, especially investors, that is the right trade-off.
At current prices ranging from roughly $340K to $490K, 26 Edgewater is one of the more affordable newer buildings in Edgewater. The average price per square foot is around $599, which is competitive for a 2018 building with quality finishes and a rooftop pool. For investors, the math works: you can purchase a one-bedroom for under $400K and rent it for $2,200 to $2,600 per month. Two-bedrooms in the low $400Ks can rent for $2,800 to $3,200. The rental demand in Edgewater is consistent, and the building's location near Biscayne Boulevard makes it easy to attract tenants. If you are looking for a straightforward investment play in a newer building, 26 Edgewater is worth serious consideration.
With only 86 units across 10 floors, 26 Edgewater is a boutique building. That comes with trade-offs. You get a quieter, more intimate living environment with fewer neighbors and less elevator wait time. But you do not get the mega-building amenity packages that larger Edgewater towers offer. There is no spa, no movie theater, no business center, no tennis courts, no dog park. The amenities are the rooftop pool, a basic gym, and a club room. That is it. If you need extensive amenities, look at the larger buildings. If you prefer a smaller, quieter building and can live without the extras, 26 Edgewater delivers on that.
26 Edgewater gives you all of the standard Edgewater upsides and downsides. On the plus side, you are in a walkable neighborhood close to Wynwood, Midtown, the Design District, and Biscayne Boulevard. On the minus side, you deal with Biscayne Boulevard traffic, street flooding during tropical storms and heavy rains, and ongoing construction activity as the neighborhood continues to densify. Being one block off Biscayne means you are close to the traffic and noise. The street flooding issue is real in this part of Edgewater and something to be aware of, especially during hurricane season.
26 Edgewater is a building that knows exactly what it is and does not try to be anything else. It is a boutique, LEED Silver certified mid-rise with 86 units, quality finishes, a nice rooftop pool, and entry-level prices in a 92 Walk Score location. The gym is sparse, the amenities are basic, and there are no waterfront views. But the units are bright and well-finished, the rooftop is genuinely enjoyable, and the price point makes it one of the better values in Edgewater for both buyers and investors. If you are looking for a newer building in a great location without paying for prestige or waterfront, 26 Edgewater accomplishes what it sets out to do without any muss or fuss. It is a mid-tier, entry-level building that delivers on the fundamentals.
26 Edgewater is a no-fuss, entry-level boutique building that accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do. Built in 2018 by Stripey Real Estate Development, this 10-story, 86-unit mid-rise sits one block east of Biscayne Boulevard in Central Edgewater. It is not waterfront and does not pretend to be. What it offers instead is a newer product with surprisingly good finishes, a genuinely nice rooftop pool, and prices that make it one of the better values in the neighborhood. The units are bright with 9-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass, the Italian-design kitchens with quartz countertops are above average for the price point, and the LEED Silver certification is a nice bonus. The gym is sparse and the amenities beyond the rooftop are basic, but that is the trade-off with a boutique building. For buyers looking for something to purchase at a good value, especially as an investment, 26 Edgewater is worth a serious look. The rental math works, the location is walkable, and the building is well maintained. It has all the standard Edgewater upsides and downsides, including the street flooding and Biscayne traffic, but it delivers on the fundamentals without any pretense or unnecessary markup.
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